Terrebonne sheriff's deputies said Hebert had broken into the warehouse at 1 Dean Court in December. The building, off Industrial Boulevard, used to be the location of Delta Safety and Supply.

Deputies said they don't know how much copper Hebert stole because the building had been broken into several times in December. Others may have stolen copper from the building as well.

Hebert was in the Terrebonne jail Friday on a $5,000 bond.

Crash damages Houma building

HOUMA — An officer investigating a hit-and-run complaint on Euclid Street Thursday soon reported finding evidence: first the front bumper, then a piece of fender, then the rest of the car and a damaged dumpster.

The Terrebonne sheriff's deputy said it appeared the driver had lost control and run into a dumpster, pushing it into the side of an apartment building.

Driver faces DWI, other charges

Larry Singleton, 710 Grinage St., is also charged with having an open alcohol container in a vehicle, careless operation and driving with a suspended license, according to Houma Police. He is also charged with failing to appear in court for a prior DWI charge.

Houma Police spokesman Kyle Faulk would not provide additional details on the arrest.

Singleton was in the Terrebonne jail on $10,200 worth of bonds.

Two seek seat on port board

GALLIANO — Two candidates have signed up to run in an April 2 special election for a seat on the board that oversees Port Fourchon.

The Greater Lafourche Port Commission seat was vacated on the death of commissioner Johnny Melancon. The victor will serve the rest of his term, which expires Dec. 31, 2012.

Candidates are oilfield businessman John Melancon of Cut Off, 50, a Republican and the son of the deceased commissioner. The other is Harry Cheramie of Galliano, a Democrat.

Chauvin bridge reopens

CHAUVIN — The Toussant-Foret Bridge across Bayou Little Caillou reopened Friday after being closed about three weeks for repairs.

Dupre Brothers Construction Co. of Houma was hired for $60,643 to do the work on the one-lane bridge, in lower Chauvin.

Correction

Tuesday’s story “Expect more runners at annual 5K race” included an error. The Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence has awarded more than $730,000 to parish public schools since 2001, including nearly $400,000 from the state in matching dollars.

<p class="bold allcaps">Alleged copper thief busted</p>
<p>HOUMA — A Houma man is charged with stealing copper from an abandoned warehouse near the Port of Terrebonne and selling it, police said.</p><p>Kevin Hebert, 28, 115 Coteau Juanita St., was charged Thursday with simple burglary.</p><p>Terrebonne sheriff's deputies said Hebert had broken into the warehouse at 1 Dean Court in December. The building, off Industrial Boulevard, used to be the location of Delta Safety and Supply.</p><p>Deputies said they don't know how much copper Hebert stole because the building had been broken into several times in December. Others may have stolen copper from the building as well.</p><p>Hebert was in the Terrebonne jail Friday on a $5,000 bond.</p><h3>Crash damages Houma building</h3>
<p>HOUMA — An officer investigating a hit-and-run complaint on Euclid Street Thursday soon reported finding evidence: first the front bumper, then a piece of fender, then the rest of the car and a damaged dumpster.</p><p>The Terrebonne sheriff's deputy said it appeared the driver had lost control and run into a dumpster, pushing it into the side of an apartment building.</p><p>He soon found the suspected driver, Joshua Lewis, 25, 4804 N. Bayou Black Drive, Gibson, in a nearby residence.</p><p>Lewis admitted driving the car and crashing it into the apartment building, the Sheriff's Office reported. He said he left because he was scared.</p><p>Lewis was jailed on charges of driving under suspension, reckless operation and hit-and-run. He was in the Terrebonne jail Friday in lieu of a $1,500 bond.</p><h3>Driver faces DWI, other charges</h3>
<p>HOUMA — A 54-year-old Houma man was arrested Thursday night and charged with driving while intoxicated, child endangerment and resisting arrest by flight, police said.</p><p>Larry Singleton, 710 Grinage St., is also charged with having an open alcohol container in a vehicle, careless operation and driving with a suspended license, according to Houma Police. He is also charged with failing to appear in court for a prior DWI charge.</p><p>Houma Police spokesman Kyle Faulk would not provide additional details on the arrest.</p><p>Singleton was in the Terrebonne jail on $10,200 worth of bonds.</p><h3>Two seek seat on port board</h3>
<p>GALLIANO — Two candidates have signed up to run in an April 2 special election for a seat on the board that oversees Port Fourchon.</p><p>The Greater Lafourche Port Commission seat was vacated on the death of commissioner Johnny Melancon. The victor will serve the rest of his term, which expires Dec. 31, 2012.</p><p>Candidates are oilfield businessman John Melancon of Cut Off, 50, a Republican and the son of the deceased commissioner. The other is Harry Cheramie of Galliano, a Democrat.</p><h3>Chauvin bridge reopens</h3>
<p>CHAUVIN — The Toussant-Foret Bridge across Bayou Little Caillou reopened Friday after being closed about three weeks for repairs. </p><p>Dupre Brothers Construction Co. of Houma was hired for $60,643 to do the work on the one-lane bridge, in lower Chauvin.</p><h3>Correction</h3>
<p>Tuesday's story “Expect more runners at annual 5K race” included an error. The Terrebonne Foundation for Academic Excellence has awarded more than $730,000 to parish public schools since 2001, including nearly $400,000 from the state in matching dollars.</p>